accents (was casting; ages; accents)

[Hillman, Lee]

No: HPFGUIDX 12325

Amy Z wrote:
> No offense, Gwen and all fine acting professionals, but *most* actors 
> just can't pull it off to the satisfaction of the native speakers.
 
True; and some dialects are easier to do than others. I suck, for example,
at a Liverpool or Cornish accent. However, I get tired of people (including
Americans) generalizing all American actors by that particular jerk. 
 
And Amanda said:
> But I think we're all so worried about the
                 purity of the storyline and details, we don't want to have
to worry
                 about them *sounding* wrong, too....
 
So evidently my emoticon didn't sufficiently signify that I'm poking fun.
I'm all for British actors in British roles wherever possible. Although, as
a life-long supporter of non-traditional casting, I also strongly believe
that the part should go to the actor best suited and most capable of playing
it, regardless of accident of birth. <shrug> Call it a hot button.
 
Sorry if it came out more vehement.
 
Gwen